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Construction Inspectordhantx • Dallas, TX, US
Construction Inspector

Construction Inspector

dhantx • Dallas, TX, US
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Join the team dedicated to providing affordable housing solutions across North Texas.

At DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas, our mission is to provide quality, affordable housing and access to supportive resources across the region. As the construction inspector, you play an important role in helping us fulfill this mission by ensuring that construction or renovation projects are completed in a timely manner, within budget, and in adherence to DHA's rigorous quality standards.

Enjoy these benefits when you join the DHA team!

Flex Work : 4.5 or 4-Day Work Week

Paid Time Off + 12 Paid Holidays

Retirement Plan with 5% Employer Contribution & 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program : Financial, Legal, Mental Health and Counseling

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Section 125 Pre-Tax Cafeteria Plan

Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

Term Life Insurance : Short- and Long-term Disability Plans

Key Responsibilities

  • Review and prepare plans, specifications, contract documents and references and recommend contract awards.
  • Inspect construction projects to ensure compliance with scope of work, plans, and specifications and identify and resolve conflicts between plan design and field work.
  • Conduct pre-bid and pre-construction conferences and weekly progress meetings.
  • Review and approve project submittals and close-out documents.
  • Collect and summarize data and generate and maintain reports.
  • Interview employees working on-site for contractors to verify Davis-Bacon wage compliance.
  • Monitor project budgets, negotiate and initiate change orders and review and process construction progress payments.

Knowledge and Skills for Success

  • Knowledge of DHA policies and procedures.
  • Understanding of project management principles.
  • The ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, diagrams, technical specifications and commercial standards and detect discrepancies.
  • Knowledge of the materials, methods and practices of land development, building codes, building construction and structural rehabilitation.
  • Understanding of applicable laws, standards and regulations relating to construction inspection and safety.
  • Expertise in cost estimation and developing budgets based on scope of work.
  • The ability to prepare bid packets in a timely manner.
  • Skill in preparing and organizing inspection field reports.
  • Understanding of the principles of record keeping and records management.
  • Proficiency in utilizing a variety of business software programs.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • The ability to interact effectively with diverse groups of people.

    • Qualifications

  • Associates degree in Construction, Construction Management, Construction Technology, Construction Engineering or Architecture
  • Five (5) years of progressive experience in construction, construction management, quality control, cost estimation, contract administration, inspections, architecture or housing rehabilitation
  • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

    • How to Apply

    Applications must be submitted online by using the Apply button at the top of this page.

    Be sure to answer every question on the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please use N / A for questions that are not applicable to you.

    If you are interested in more than one open position at DHA, you must submit an application for each role.

    The employment history section of the application must be completed. We cannot accept a resume as a substitute.

    DHA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and all employees and applicants are treated equally without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

    We perform drug and alcohol testing and criminal background checks on all individuals offered a position at Dallas Housing Authority.

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